SOC 39-3092
Costume Attendants
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ53/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ6,290
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$55K
$34K โ $115K
Projected Growth
๐+5.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค59/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Costume Attendants face a risk score of 53/100 โ 9 points above the national average of 44. With 59/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $55K ($9K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 53/100, Costume Attendants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered skincare and beauty recommendation apps are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 6,290 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill and creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Costume Attendants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered skincare and beauty recommendation apps
Virtual try-on technology reducing in-person consultations
Automated booking and client management platforms
Robotic massage and physical therapy devices
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill
Creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients
Emotional support and active listening during sessions
Building trust and rapport with repeat clients
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.
Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Inventory management software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
Design
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 67% |
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 65% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 65% |